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Open CDD File

A CDD file extension is a type of document created by ConceptDraw PRO, an application used to create business drawings.

More about ConceptDraw PRO

ConceptDraw PRO is proprietary diagramming software used to create business graphics including: diagrams, flowcharts, infographics, data visualization for business process models, data presentation, and project management documentation.

ConceptDraw is available in Office, MINDMAP, PRO, and PROJECT editions, but only the PRO version opens and saves CDD files.

In this particular case, the CDD file contains a drawing, either a conceptual diagram or a flowchart, as well as a shape, graph, diagram, and person that the user has inserted.

CDDZ extension files, in addition to the usual diagrams and drawings created by the program, can also contain program code written in a scripting language called ConceptDraw Basic, which allows users to automatically manipulate drawing objects.

This feature is commonly used to automate repetitive tasks.

CDD files can be converted to and from VSD and VSDX files and can also be exported to PDF and PPT files.

Note: CDD files can also be used for other technical drawing software packages, which may be compatible with ConceptDraw.

Software to open and create CDD files

ConceptDraw PRO

How Can I Open CDD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CDD file is to find a CDD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CDD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CDD file opener then try to search online for "CDD viewer", "application to open CDD file" or "open CDD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CDD file

How Can I Open CDD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CDD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CDD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CDD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CDD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CDD file then try to search for "CDD viewer", "application to open CDD file" or "read CDD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CDD file

How Can I Open CDD File on Android

If you downloaded a CDD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CDD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CDD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CDD viewer", "CDD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CDD File on iPhone or iPad

To open CDD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CDD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CDD". This way you can find apps which can open CDD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CDD viewer" or "CDD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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